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Obituary for Robert Denton Sweet

Robert D. Sweet, age 76 and husband to Barbara Anderson Sweet, entered into eternal rest April 2. He was born June 3, 1938 in Derby, son of the late C. Denton & Emma Hobson Sweet. Robert worked as a carpenter for John A. Lavorgna Co. of Seymour, and was a member of The Christ Episcopal Church in Ansonia and Eagle Hose Fire Co. He leaves to cherish his memory his 2 daughters, Debra Morisseau of Milton, VT & Patricia Kiley of Ansonia, his brother Charles Sweet of Ansonia, 4 grandchildren & several nieces & nephews. Robert was predeceased by 2 brothers, John & William Sweet and sister Doris Crowley. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 8. Family and friends will gather at The Jenkins King & Malerba Funeral Home, 12 Franklin St. Ansonia at 9:00 a.m. The funeral will leave for funeral services at Christ Episcopal Church, 56 S. Cliff St Ansonia, CT at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the f.h. on Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (www.jenkinskingfh.com) Donations in his memory may be made to his church.